SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED
SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED is a Pre-seed, Series C+, buyout, secondary and debt fund in Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East and North Africa writing $10M–$50M checks into Consumer, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthcare, hospitality, industrials, technology, logistics, real-estate and renewable-energy.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Series C+, buyout, secondary, debt
- Sectors
- Consumer, Developer Tools, Fintech, Healthcare, hospitality, industrials, technology, logistics, real-estate, renewable-energy
- Check size
- $10M–$50M
- Invests in
- Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East, North Africa
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2008
- Assets under management
- $400 million
- Website
- samenacapital.com
Thesis
Operating as a PE firm, it manages closed-end private equity funds and co-investment vehicles, rather than a single-family office. The firm leverages the extensive networks and operational expertise of its founding entrepreneurs to source proprietary deals and gain deep market insights. Samena Capital's investment thesis is geared towards fostering economic development within the SAMENA region by investing in strategic sectors to promote sustainable business expansion and long-term value creation. Their strategy encompasses buyouts, growth capital, PIPEs, buy-and-build platforms, and pre-IPO rounds, with a preference for investments where they can exert influence through board seats or restructuring. While the mandate is generalist, key sectors of interest include consumer, hospitality, industrials, technology, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, real estate, financial services, and renewable energy. The firm also engages in direct equity, co-investment, and debt opportunities. Samena Capital has raised over $1.5 billion and deployed over $1.3 billion. Current AUM is reported around $400 million. Typical deal sizes range from $10 million to $50 million, and they often act as a lead investor in rounds with 2-3 other participants.
Common questions
Does SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED lists Pre-seed, Series C+, buyout, secondary and debt among the stages it invests in.
What check size does SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED write?
SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED writes $10M–$50M checks.
Where does SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED invest?
SAMENA CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED invests in Subcontinent, Asia, Middle East and North Africa.